Production Manager

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Production Manager to join our manufacturing client in Warwick. You will play a central role in shaping how our specialist shading systems are made, overseeing day-to-day production while driving improvements in efficiency, quality and delivery.

This is a key leadership position within a growing business. Working closely with the wider site management team, you will help develop a high-performing factory operation that supports our long-term growth ambitions and delivers consistently for customers across the UK and overseas.

•Production Leadership: Lead daily production activity within a fast-paced SME environment.
•Team Development: Manage, motivate and develop a production team of approximately 20 operatives. Build a positive, accountable factory culture focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement.
•Operational Planning: Plan and deliver production schedules, balancing labour, materials and machine capacity to achieve on-time, in-full delivery.
•Process Improvement: Introduce and embed Lean ways of working to improve efficiency, reduce waste, shorten lead times and make best use of factory space.
•Health & Safety Ownership: Maintain compliance with UK legislation, carry out risk assessments and promote safe working practices across the factory.
•Quality Control: Ensure consistent product quality by monitoring standards.
•Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Purchasing, Sales and senior management.
•Reporting & Visibility: Provide clear, accurate reporting on production performance, risks and improvement activity.

What We’re Looking For:
•Proven experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
•Demonstrable experience leading a factory or production team
•Experience implementing continuous improvement or Lean initiatives
•Practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
Confidence making operational decisions.